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PSA moves to temporary site
From today, the PSA has relocated to temporary premises to allow redevelopment of the Pharmacy House site in Canberra. “The existing Pharmacy House, built thanks to funding assistance from PSA …
Epilepsy: myths, stigma and medication management
Australians are becoming more aware of epilepsy, but there are still myths and stigmas to be broken down, says Yvette McMurtrie, Client Services Coordinator at Epilepsy Queensland – and significant …
US Surgeon General supports medical marijuana
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy supports the use of medical marijuana in helping some people suffering from painful medical conditions in an interview on CBS This Morning. “We have some …
CSL profits up
Double digit sales growth in albumin and speciality products and influenza vaccine sales have helped CSL announce a net profit after tax of US$692m (A$889m) for the six months ended …
Compression stocking customers: think lymphoedema
While many Australians know somebody who lives with lymphoedema, a far smaller number of people actually know what the condition is called, or understand that a persistent swelling is something …
Govt urged to look overseas on healthcare rationing
Australian Governments should look at international best practices to facilitate better healthcare rationing as they grapple with health budget challenges, says a new health policy issues brief by Elizabeth Martin, …
Govt urged to recognise PBS sustainability
Medicines Australia is calling on the Australian Government to recognise the ongoing sustainability of the PBS resulting from reforms introduced in collaboration with the industry, in its submission to the …
Anne Kelso to head NHMRC
Distinguished medical researcher Professor Anne Kelso AO has been appointed the new CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council. The Minister for Health, Sussan Ley says Professor Kelso …
Alcohol benefits challenged: study
The accepted wisdom that moderate consumption of alcohol may protect against cardiovascular disease is in doubt, with a new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) challenging the belief. …
News readers mislead on Super Pharmacy Plus
The Guild has defended the Super Pharmacy Plus in Stafford, which was the subject of a report in some News Ltd outlets this morning querying why a “chemist” could own …
WA Health approves pharmacist immunisation training
The Western Australian Department of Health has approved the PSA’s Pharmacist Immunisation Training, adding yet another Australian jurisdiction moving towards pharmacist-delivered vaccinations. Under the WA legislation, pharmacists are recognised as …
6CPA update: dispensing fees, services critical
The next Community Pharmacy Agreement (6CPA) is the most important issue for community pharmacy owners and their staff and our number one priority at the Guild, national executive director David …